Bai Xian Pi (Cortex of Chinese Dittany Root)

Herb 5 of 29 in Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins

Channels:

SP, ST

Properties:

Bitter, Cold

Latin:

Cortex Dictamni Dasycarpi Radicis

Chinese:

白鲜皮

Tone Marks:

bái xiăn pí

Translation:

White fresh bark

Chinese Herb Actions

• Clears Heat and Expels Wind
  For sores from Damp-Heat or Wind-Heat including scabies, rubella, and other rashes. Especially useful in cases of profuse yellow pus and pruritus.
• Used in conjunction with other herbs to treat Damp-Heat jaundice or Bi Pain.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Use caution in cases of cold from deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach.

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 6-9 grams.
• Part used: bark.